Make your own edible art at a wagashi shop established in 1803

Details

Group experience
Location: Shimogyo, Kyoto
70 mins
36 people max. Minimum of two participants required. Solo guests may book at the price of two participants.
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German interpretation may be available upon request)

Breathtaking confections

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections known for their delicate beauty and their seasonal motifs. Meant to be enjoyed with matcha green tea, these treats perfectly counteract the bitterness of the tea with their sweetness. The ingredients of these treats, which include beans, grains and fruits, are mainly plant-derived, unlike Western confections. What also makes wagashi unique is the way their intentional designs of flowers and plants evoke the transient beauty of the seasons. Kyo-gashi is the wagashi of Kyoto, known for its particularly subdued, refined colors, and are meant to be appreciated with all of the five senses.

What you’ll do

Learn how to make two types of delicate Kyoto style wagashi, and then try some delicious “higashi”, a type of dry wagashi made by the wagashi confectioner on the spot. Enjoy your finished creations with some delicious matcha green tea. (If you would like to have hojicha instead of matcha, please note that preference on the booking form. (Hojicha: roasted green tea low in caffeine)